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Evelyn Hooker (/ ˈ ɛ v ə l iː n ˈ h ʊ k ər /; née Gentry, September 2, 1907 – November 18, 1996) was an American psychologist most notable for her 1956 paper "The Adjustment of the Male Overt Homosexual" in which she administered several psychological tests to groups of self-identified male homosexuals and heterosexuals and ...
Learn about the life and achievements of Evelyn Hooker, a psychologist who challenged the stigma of homosexuality as a mental illness and influenced the DSM. Discover how she overcame gender, class, and health barriers to become a leader in the LGBTQ community.
Feb 1, 2011 · In 1953, Evelyn Hooker, PhD, applied for a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) grant to conduct research on “normal homosexuals.”
Oct 4, 2011 · Learn about Evelyn Hooker, the psychologist who challenged the assumption that homosexuality was a mental illness in the 1950s. Read her 1975 interview with Paul Chance and watch the documentary Changing Our Minds.
- Gregory Herek
- 2011
May 28, 2003 · Evelyn Hooker's research debunked the myth that homosexuals are inherently less mentally healthy than heterosexuals, leading to significant changes in how psychology views and treats people who are gay.
A biographical sketch of Evelyn Hooker, a pioneer in the study of homosexuality and psychotherapy. Learn about her life, education, career, awards, and legacy in the field of psychology.
Learn about Evelyn Hooker, Ph.D., who challenged the psychiatric assumption that homosexuality was a mental illness. Find her biography, bibliography, awards, and reflections on her research and legacy.
